Iranian Drone Strike Ignites Blaze at Kuwaiti Airport - VIDEO

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Iranian Drone Strike Ignites Blaze at Kuwaiti Airport - VIDEO
  • 01 Apr, 10:17
  • Iran

On Wednesday that fuel tanks at the country’s international airport were struck by an Iranian drone, marking the latest in a series of attacks by Iran on Gulf States.

The attack sparked a large fire, and emergency teams who arrived at the site found material damage at the facility run by the Kuwait Aviation Fueling Company, said KUNA, citing a spokesperson for civil aviation authorities, The Caspian Post reports, citing foreign media.

No casualties from the incident were reported.

Tanker Hit by Two Projectiles off Qatar, One Unexploded, UKMTO says

A tanker off Qatar was hit by two projectiles, one causing a fire that has since been extinguished and another remaining unexploded in the vessel's engine room, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Wednesday.

The vessel was struck about 17 nautical miles north of Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial hub, causing damage above the waterline; the crew was safe, and no environmental impact was reported.

UKMTO said it was unable to confirm the source of the projectiles and that investigations were ongoing.

Airline Emirates Says Iranian Nationals Barred From Entering or Transiting UAE

Dubai-based airline Emirates' website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates.

The website of another carrier, Flydubai, said Iranian nationals holding a UAE "Golden Visa" were exempt and permitted to enter and transit the country.

The restrictions come amid heightened tensions between Iran and Gulf states.

Iranian Attack Causes Fire in Bahrain

A fire broke out in a company's facility in Bahrain following an Iranian missile attack, the Interior Ministry announced early on Wednesday.

Civil defense teams arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire, and the ministry said that the relevant authorities were taking additional necessary measures.

No immediate details were provided on the company, casualties, or the extent of damage.

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Iranian Drone Strike Ignites Blaze at Kuwaiti Airport - VIDEO

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